Indian stocks opened positively on Wednesday, 25 February 2026, rebounding from the previous session’s sharp losses. At the opening bell, both benchmarks reflected renewed investor optimism as buyers stepped back into the market following a steep correction the prior day. The NSE Nifty50 opened above the 25,500 mark, gaining early strength, while the BSE Sensex jumped over 400 points, supported by positive global cues and improved sentiment in key sectors.
The early strength was driven in large part by information technology (IT) stocks and select private banking names, which recovered from recent weakness amid global technology stock rebounds. Around mid-morning trade, the IT index had risen sharply, recouping some of the previous session’s losses.
📈 Market Opening – 25 Feb 2026
Indian equity markets began the session on a positive note as investors reacted to global cues and a rebound in key sectors after sharp losses the previous day. Both benchmarks opened higher:
- 📊 NSE Nifty50 opened above 25,500, gaining around 114 points in early trade.
- 📈 BSE Sensex started firm, climbing over 400 points at the opening bell.
This positive start reflected renewed buying interest broadly across sectors, particularly in IT and mid-caps, after the market had sharply corrected on 24 Feb.
Benchmark Performance at Close
As the session progressed, markets fluctuated with bouts of volatility. Midday gains were partially eroded due to profit-booking and mixed sectoral performance, particularly in cyclical and export-linked names. By the market close, both indices showed a mixed to slightly negative bias, with traders cautious ahead of global macroeconomic data and earnings announcements:
- BSE Sensex — traded in a broad range and ended with mild weakness/flat to lower as investors pared positions late in the day.
- NSE Nifty50 — similarly slipped from its early gains, trading sideways with narrow range movement by the close.
This performance reflected a session where early optimism gave way to cautious sentiment as markets weighed near-term valuations against lingering global uncertainties.
Market Drivers
Bullish influences:
- Strong rebound in IT stocks, showing resilience after the previous day’s sell-off.
- Positive global market cues and optimism in global equities.
Bearish/pressure factors:
- Profit-booking in afternoon trade.
- Mixed signals from sectors such as auto, metals, and financials.
- Continued sensitivity to global tech sector shifts and overall risk appetite.
Top Gainers (BSE & NSE Combined)
Here’s a snapshot of the top performing stocks by midday/early close:
📈 Major Gainers
- Bosch Ltd — up strongly as investors rotated into industrials and auto-ancillary names.
- Bajaj Auto Ltd — rose with broader automotive sector support.
- Eicher Motors Ltd — modest gains as luxury scooter/motorcycle demand outlook improved.
- Oracle Financial Services Software Ltd — gained on positive sentiment in software names.
- Hero MotoCorp Ltd — showed strong performance among two-wheeler stocks.
- Tata Consultancy Services Ltd — regained ground after recent weakness.
Top Losers & Weak Performers
📉 Major Losers
- Some frontline export-linked and cyclical stocks saw profit-taking, including Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd and State Bank of India, both showing mild declines on the day.
- Eicher Motors Ltd also appeared in mixed performance lists at times as auto stocks swung on sentiment.
- Other laggards included mid-cap and domestic demand stocks where profit-booking was visible.
🔎 Session Summary
25 February 2026 saw Indian equity markets recover from Tuesday’s sharp sell-off, with benchmark indices opening higher and regaining considerable ground through early and mid-session trade — particularly in IT and mid-cap stocks. Though full closing values are pending official data release, market sentiment remained positive and cautious ahead of global cues and forthcoming economic indicators.
The rebound reflected renewed buying interest and technical support near key index levels after prior session weakness.
– Mihir Vaishnav
